Leupold BX-4 Rangefinding Binoculars

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    Gear list for 1st elk trip

    Drop the Vaseline cotton balls and use hand sanitizer which is loaded with alcohol and doubles duty for hygiene. Weigh everything on a kitchen scale and make a list or spreadsheet. One or two ounces adds up to pounds across all the pieces of gear.
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    New Boots....

    I just bought a new pair of Salewa hiking boots with custom insoles for this coming season. So far, they're light, comfortable and waterproof.
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    Hammocks Pros and Cons

    Once I started hammock camping, I gave up on the tent. I use a GI bivy sack, which is GoreTex, breaths, adds a bit of insulation and keeps things dry inside. The bivy sack can be put into a day pack and used away from camp, if needed. I put a half-inflated Klymit V sleeping pad and the 20...
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    scope upgrade

    This is exactly what I have. You can get the CDS rings from Leupold for this model or better. Or, what I did was create a "dope sheet" which is a tablular chart for bullet drop, MOA and dial clicks. I shoot a 7mm Remington Magnum with Sellier and Bellot cartridges using 175 gr Nosler...
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    Lowa Boot Options

    I live in Colorado and get all my boots (hiking, snowboarding, etc.) from Local Experience in Winter Park. I call ahead the day before, put down a deposit and get scheduled for a boot fitting. The owner does a great job on fit and will cut out custom insoles to match the arch of the foot. The...
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    gunsmith

    I live south of Denver in Parker. I'll be interested to see what comes up. There are two down here, but I have not used them, so no recommendations. I have a family heirloom that dates to the 1800s that I would not mind getting repaired.
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    What scope to get for my CVA Accura V2 muzzleloader?

    I've used Leupold over the years but have started using Vortex as of late. Where I live, Colorado, is open sights only during muzzleloader. However I rigged my CVA Optima with a "peeprib" system that is similar to a picatinny or weaver mount rail with an integrated peep sight. Should I want to...
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    Coconut oil for lube?

    I've found that coconut oil really works well for seasoning cast iron skillets. Anyone use it for lubing bullet?
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    Sleeping bag recommendations?

    I've been using a 15-20 degree Alps bag for the last 5 years. An old Boy Scout trick to make it "all-season": heat water, dump it in a Nalgene bottle and sleep with it. I Did that one night when it dropped below 15 and I still stayed warm, though I had to move the bottle all night. I've...
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    Floorless Tipi vs. Tent

    This is What I have for a suspension system. Works really well. Here's the spamazon link: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00K30H3O8/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1 I've also seen just a simple nylon strap around the tree and you tie a knot where you want to attach the hammock...
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    Black powder rifle kits

    I have two flintlock T/C Hawkens that I built from kits so my father-in-law and I could muzzy hunt together. I wish one were a percussion. The flintlocks are fun, but I actually wore the casehardening off the frizzen on both. Frizzens are about $11-12, though I saw a YouTube video of someone...
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    Sleeping Pad Recommendations

    I've been backcountry hiking and hunting for years. I used to just sleep on the ground without a pad. that has gotten too brutal as I've aged. I ended up with several pads in the last 10 years. The Klymit Static V is my latest and favorite for it's weight, size and comfort. All that said...
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    Quick Release Scope Rings

    I am not at all familiar with Picatinny/Weaver rail systems nor some of the accessories that attach to them. I just rerigged my muzzleloader with a "peeprail" which is scoperail with a rear peep sight. The peep sight is great and stays compliant with having iron sights during muzzleloader...
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    Pellets or granular ?

    Pellets sound great, but I use Pyrodex RS powder to comply with Colorado muzzleloader season rules. It works well enough that for regular rifle season I'd just use powder and just use my peep sight setup.
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    Light coffee maker for the backcountry

    I used one of these #2 cone filter plastic gizmos. Put a #2 filter, a couple of tablespoons of coffee then slowly pour hot water with the gizmo over a coffee cup. I found this thing for about $2-3 at a Marshalls, though you can buy it from spamazon for about the same. The cone filter and...
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